WILBERFORCE, OHIO – CSU Marauders Zach Thomas, #85, and Justin Woods-West, #57, were both named to the 2014 Pre-Season All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football team during the 2014 SIAC Football Media Day and Luncheon held in Atlanta, Ga., recently.

Thomas, an accounting major from Columbus, Ohio, had 28 receptions for 300 yards last year.

Woods-West, a criminal justice major from Detroit, Mich., had 42 total tackles, 31 unassisted tackles, 12,5 tackles for loss, five quarterback sacks and four passes defended last year.

“Congratulations to Zach Thomas and Justin Woods-West for being selected to the 2014 Pre-Season All-Southern Intercollegiate Football Team,” said CSU Marauders Head Football Coach Cedric Pearl. “Zach was selected to the Second Team Offense as a tight end.  Justin Woods-West was selected to the Second Team Defense as defensive end.

“I am proud of Zach and Justin for being recognized for their talents.  We appreciate the Conference for recognizing the hard work these young men have displayed on the field.  I look forward to the continued success in 2014,” he said.

Central State University press release